To work as a member of the Community Hospital Ward Team, to provide skilled, clinically effective care in a variety of settings. To take charge of ward and hospital in absence of Band 6 & 7 staff.

Main duties of the job

Ensure that the 12 fundamentals of care are applied in the care of all patients: Communication and information, respecting people, ensuring safety, promote independence, relationships, sleep, rest and Activity, ensure comfort, alleviate pain, personal hygiene and appearance, eating and drinking, toilet needs, oral health and hygiene and preventing pressure sores.

Initiate the immediate, individualised care of patients by assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, without the direct supervision of a senior nurse.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click 'Apply now' to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• NMC registered

Desirable

• Evidence of post registration study and training

Experience

Essential

• Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care
• Experience of providing holistic nursing care

Desirable

• Clear understanding of clinical governance framework

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Clear understanding of contract of care
• Ability to document details clearly and accurately

Desirable

• Knowledge of incident reporting policy

Personal

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Denbigh Infirmary

Ruthin Road

Denbigh

LL16 3ES

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

050-NMR927-0924